Linen Table Linen Fabric
A woven fabric containing 90% flax, intended for tablecloths. It is classified under tariff item 5309.19.00 as 'other' woven flax fabrics, as it does not fall under the specific subheadings for unbleached, bleached, or dyed fabrics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is made up into tablecloths
Made-up table linen of flax falls under heading 63.02.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached
Unbleached or bleached woven flax fabrics with 85% or more flax are classified under 5309.11.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric contains at least 85% flax and is not considered 'made up' (e.g
• hemmed or cut to shape)
• If the fabric is made up into tablecloths, it may fall under a different heading
• Provide the fabric's width and weight
Related Products under Tariff item 5309.19.00
100% Flax Linen Sheeting Fabric
This is a plain weave linen sheeting fabric made entirely from flax fibres, with a flax content of 85% or more by weight. It is 150 cm wide, which exceeds the 127 cm threshold, and is constructed to meet sheeting specifications for square construction fabrics. It is classified under this tariff item because it is a woven flax fabric containing 85% or more flax that does not fall into the more specific subheadings for sheeting or other defined categories.
100% Linen Poplin Fabric
A lightweight plain weave linen fabric containing 85% or more flax by weight. It is classified under tariff item 5309.19.00 as 'other' woven flax fabrics, as it does not meet the specific definitions for plain weave, sheeting, or sateen under the chapter notes.
Combed Flax Linen Printcloth Base
This is a combed flax linen fabric, 150 cm wide, containing 92% flax by weight, with an average yarn count between 50 and 68. It is prepared for printing but remains unprinted, and it does not meet the specific printcloth definitions under the chapter notes. It is classified under this tariff item as 'other' because it is a woven flax fabric with high flax content that does not fit into more specific subheadings.
Combed Linen Plain Weave
A high-quality plain weave fabric made from combed flax fibers, containing 88% flax. It is classified under tariff item 5309.19.00 as 'other' woven flax fabrics because it does not fall under the specific subheadings for unbleached, bleached, or dyed fabrics.
Combed Linen Printcloth Alternative
This is a fine plain weave linen fabric made with combed fibres, containing 85% or more flax, with a square construction but exceeding the printcloth yarn specifications of 43-68. It is intended for high-end dress linings. It is classified under this tariff item as 'other' because it does not meet the specific printcloth definitions.
Fine Linen Voile Fabric
This is an ultra-lightweight sheer plain weave linen fabric, containing 85% or more flax, weighing less than 200 g/m², with a low density weave of fewer than 33 ends and picks per cm. It is used for blouses and scarves. It is classified under this tariff item as 'other' because it is excluded from poplin by the chapter notes.